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A Look Back at History
A Look Back at History
May 31, 2023
33:59
Celebrating 200,000 downloads! Thank you all! Answering your questions on the Jews in England, Budapest's personalities, the Noda Biyehuda, Shabbetai Zvi in the 21st century, and introducing the life and times of Rabbi Naftali Zilberberg.
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The Maharam of Rottenberg II (1215-1307)
The Maharam of Rottenberg II (1215-1307)
Jun 15, 2023
35:09
To ransom or not? And why after he died? The Maharam’s responsa: Who matters - the individual or the community. Taking life during the Crusades, removing leprosy and deciding halacha based on dreams.
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#150 - Jewish Physicians in History I - feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz
#150 - Jewish Physicians in History I - feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz
Jan 29, 2025
1:06:15
‘My son-in-law the Doctor’ may be a cliche, but it is based on the very real narrative of thousands of Jewish physicians who practiced through the ages. What was their environment during the Middle Ages in Christian Europe? How did Jewish doctors gain their knowledge? Why did the Popes always have a Jewish physician? And how are the Rambam’s medical writings viewed today? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jewish Medicine and History 02:47 The Role of Jewish Physicians in Europe 06:10 Historical Context of Jewish Medical Literature 09:04 The Influence of Islamic Medicine on Jewish Practices 11:55 The Evolution of Medical Practices in Medieval Europe 15:14 The Relationship Between Jewish and Christian Physicians 18:02 The Societal Perception of Jewish Doctors 20:48 Accusations and Stereotypes Against Jewish Physicians 24:02 The Impact of the Black Death on Jewish Medicine 26:56 Conclusion: The Legacy of Jewish Medicine 33:37 The Perils of Jewish Physicians in History 46:00 The Legacy of Maimonides and Jewish Medicine 01:01:56 The Evolution of Medical Specialization and Its Impact
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#158 - Eruv I : The History
#158 - Eruv I : The History
Apr 27, 2025
45:22
Documents and Responsa from across the Jewish world reveal that for centuries Jews discussed, debated and disagreed over the Shabbos Eruv Walled cities, canals, telegraph poles, Kabbala, fires and powerful secular rulers all played their role and affected entire communities. And from the 19th century onwards, strong personalities would influence and colour the narrative. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Erevin and Halacha 03:04 Understanding the Concept of Erevin 05:53 Historical Context of Erevin 08:54 Disputes and Rulings on Erevin 11:48 Erevin in Different Regions 14:55 The Role of Authority in Erevin 17:53 Contemporary Applications of Erevin 21:05 The Historical Context of Eruvin in Jewish Communities 24:41 Challenges and Innovations in Eruvin Construction 28:03 The Evolution of Eruvin in Krakow 36:00 Eruvin in the New World: St. Louis Case Study
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#159 - Eruv II : The Controversies
#159 - Eruv II : The Controversies
May 2, 2025
56:32
In the last 150 years, few things have created disputes in Jewish communities, in the way Eruvin has. Why? What makes an Eruv so very different to Kashrus? And in hindsight can we now work out who was right? Could Yerushalayim hold the key? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Eiruv and Jewish Heritage 02:53 The Historical Context of Eiruv in Toronto 05:47 Rabbi Graubart's Contributions to Eiruv 09:01 The Evolution of Eiruv in Toronto 11:45 Challenges of Eiruv in Yerushalayim 15:03 Halachic Perspectives on Eiruv 17:51 Debates on Eiruv and Community Needs 21:00 The Role of Local Rabbanim in Eiruv Decisions 24:10 Conclusion and Future of Eiruv Discussions 30:11 The Complexity of Eruvin Decisions 34:30 Halachic Perspectives on Shabbos and Eruvin 39:51 Community Needs and Rabbinical Authority 45:40 Historical Context and Modern Implications of Eruvin 52:18 The Challenges of Eruvin in Contemporary Society
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#163: Oral Law II - Who is Right? Who is a Scholar?
#163: Oral Law II - Who is Right? Who is a Scholar?
Jun 11, 2025
1:14:33
The existence of an Oral Law brought about debate and argument. So why not preserve it all in the Written text alone? And how do we decide who is right? Who makes that decision? Are all Rabbis equally qualified? Can any Jew contribute to Torah? Chapters 01:51 The Importance of Oral Law 06:06 Understanding Halacha and Truth 11:50 The Role of Teacher and Student in Torah 17:59 The Nature of Disputes in Torah 24:10 The Concept of Eilu ve Eilu 29:57 Halacha in Practice 44:01 The Role of the Sanhedrin 52:23 Defining a Talmid Chochom today
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What is Jewish History?
What is Jewish History?
Oct 26, 2025
1:27
We have produced 175 episodes over the past 4 years BH. But what makes Jewish History special? And what does the future hold? This short clip will give you some insights - https://vimeo.com/1130639528 The link is: www.charityextra.com/jle/hftc
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16th Century Poland II - The Maharshal & The Rema
16th Century Poland II - The Maharshal & The Rema
Mar 2, 2022
39:46
Two intellectuals dominated the halachic arena in the 1500s. Cousins by birth, writers by nature. The timely & the timeless.
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16th Century Poland III - Understanding Ukraine & and the Identity of Ashkenazim
16th Century Poland III - Understanding Ukraine & and the Identity of Ashkenazim
Mar 15, 2022
38:34
Ukraine has housed Jews for almost seven centuries. How do we view them? And where do we stand during this conflict? How did Poland create the Ashkenazim - with what authority and with what outcome? A revolutionary insight.
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Pesach II - War & Peace
Pesach II - War & Peace
Apr 26, 2022
31:12
Pesach icons - Manischewitz vs. IRS - Late additions & 20th Century changes. And don't forget to Remove the Plagues.
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Shavuos I - Counting the Omer
Shavuos I - Counting the Omer
May 7, 2021
14:55
What does counting down achieve? The torah says count 50 days, why do we not count the 50th day?
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Shavuos II - The Sinai Experience
Shavuos II - The Sinai Experience
May 13, 2021
15:42
What really happened at Sinai? What is real faith and how was it established there? Was that only for the Jews? How about the non-jewish nations, what’s their purpose?
213
Shavuos III - Celebration of the Torah
Shavuos III - Celebration of the Torah
May 13, 2021
17:29
Why is Torah the focus of jewish identity? What’s the difference between the oral law and the written law? What is “gemara”?
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Covid II - Triage Problems
Covid II - Triage Problems
Jun 21, 2021
21:52
How do we decide who gets treated when we simply don’t have the resources to treat everyone? Do we ever prioritise for example treating many vs a few somewhere else? Young over old? Men vs Women?
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Covid III - End of Life Issues
Covid III - End of Life Issues
Jun 21, 2021
20:28
If a patient is terminally ill with Covid or another disease- is treatment always required? Can treatment ever be withheld or withdrawn - let’s say if the patient doesn’t want it? Can one take strong drugs for pain that could potentially be dangerous?
216
Marriage I - Background & Principles
Marriage I - Background & Principles
Aug 15, 2021
20:07
Why should one get married? Is it biblical commandment? What are the non negotiables when seeking a marriage partner?
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Marriage II - Choosing a Partner
Marriage II - Choosing a Partner
Aug 15, 2021
17:14
How important is it to be similar to one's partner? What if he/she is nearly perfect but something disturbs you? How long should one date before marriage?
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Marriage III - Finding & Keeping a Marriage Partner
Marriage III - Finding & Keeping a Marriage Partner
Aug 15, 2021
23:33
Is it important to have an intelligent partner? Are previous traumas, broken relationships damaging? What is the main ingredient necessary for a beautiful and loving marriage?
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Marriage IV - Bonus Q & A
Marriage IV - Bonus Q & A
Aug 30, 2021
37:26
Why are there less divorces among ultra orthodox if they know each other for much less time than secular? At what point in seeking a partner should you contemplate compromising? The marriage is very difficult- at what point can/should one contemplate divorce? Are all marriages fixable? A couple have a big life decision to make- where to move to, kids education etc- fiercely opposing views- how does one decide? 40 days nishmas, amuka there are countless segulos for finding one’s partner- should one do them? Do they help?
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Chinuch I - Background & Discipline
Chinuch I - Background & Discipline
Oct 28, 2021
23:59
The background of raising children (Chinuch). How does one healthily discipline children? What to do if you don't agree to the schools methods of chinuch?
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Chinuch III - Q & A
Chinuch III - Q & A
Nov 12, 2021
29:46
How should one navigate sibling rivalry? If a child is struggling and lives at home, how to shelter other children? Should one move country for better education? + many more...
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Individuality I- The Theory
Individuality I- The Theory
Nov 18, 2021
23:51
Is Judaism a system designed to produce clones? Must everyone be the same? Is every human being absolutely necessary for the world to function? Why has art and music overtime moved from structured to chaos? Has learning Torah become more difficult overtime?
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Individuality II - What is your role in life?
Individuality II - What is your role in life?
Nov 26, 2021
28:44
How should parents bring our their children's uniqueness? What if someone feels bland and talentless? Can one change completely in later life? etc...
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Adar- Does Judaism Have a Sense of Humour?
Adar- Does Judaism Have a Sense of Humour?
Mar 4, 2022
24:49
What is the purpose of humour? The Torah has many references to laughing- why? Why do Jews have a good sense of humour? Why is Purim a time of hilarity and laughter?
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Transplants I- Organs from Living People
Transplants I- Organs from Living People
Mar 24, 2022
24:35
Is one allowed to receive an organ transplant from a non kosher animal? If one receives an ovarian transplant, who's children are they? If one transplants a head or a brain, who are you?! If a person didn't have a heartbeat and comes back to life after CPR, did you save a life or revive the dead? Do they need to remarry their spouse? Did their children inherit their assets? When exactly is the moment of death?
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Transplants II - Organs from Deceased Donor
Transplants II - Organs from Deceased Donor
Apr 9, 2022
39:51
What should we make of near death experiences? Can one desecrate a body to save a life? Can one break shabbat to restore someones sight? Hearing? Organs like the heart that needs to be taken when still beating, can one transplant if they're legally dead? Which organs is one allowed to transplant from a deceased person?
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The Maharal of Prague
The Maharal of Prague
Aug 30, 2022
1:56
One of the most important teachers of Jewish Thought in the last 500 years. Hear about his life, his writings and his philosophy, in a new 2-part series. Plus an exciting opportunity to join Rabbi Tatz for 4 days in Prague this November '22! Link to episodes - www.jle.org.uk/podcast
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Royalty Today - A Special Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Royalty Today - A Special Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Sep 15, 2022
15:44
229
Printing I - All the King’s Men
Printing I - All the King’s Men
Sep 20, 2022
37:47
Why would the King of Poland order Jews to buy Sefarim? What was so unusual about Yiddish printing…. and did The Queen live because of a 1938 blessing?
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Rosh Hashana - New Year, New You
Rosh Hashana - New Year, New You
Sep 24, 2022
28:08
Why are we coronating God as King on the day of judgement? Why do we do tshuva on Yom Kippur after judgement has been decided? What should we be focusing on on Rosh Hashana?
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Printing II - The Printing Revolution
Printing II - The Printing Revolution
Sep 29, 2022
38:16
Why did the world change with the printing press? Why were mistakes included and were they deliberate? Who censored the Rama? And how do you translate Alma?
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T’shuva - Recreating the Personality
T’shuva - Recreating the Personality
Oct 6, 2022
35:12
What is t'shuva? How does it work? What are the steps required for a full repentance? Does t'shuva undo an action? Why do sins become merits after tshuva?
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Printing III - Deceptions & Self-Deceptions
Printing III - Deceptions & Self-Deceptions
Oct 13, 2022
30:11
Who creates fakes and who has been taken in by them? Why was the first English translation of the Talmud so controversial? And a challenge for our listeners…